Frymaster FPRE117 - CHAPTER 3: Operating Instructions; Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures

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ELECTRIC FRYERS
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures
Setup
DANGER
Never operate the appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with
water, oil or shortening before energizing the elements. Failure to do so will result in
irreparable damage to the elements and may cause a fire.
DANGER
Remove all drops of water from the frypot before filling with oil or shortening.
Failure to do so will cause spattering of hot liquid when the oil or shortening is
heated to cooking temperature.
1. Fill the frypot with oil to the bottom OIL LEVEL line located on the rear of the frypot. This will
allow for oil expansion as heat is applied. Do not fill cold oil any higher than the bottom line;
overflow may occur as heat expands the oil.
NOTE: If solid shortening is used, first raise the elements, then pack the shortening into the
bottom of the frypot. Lower the elements, and then pack the shortening around and over the
elements to the lower mark. It may be necessary to add shortening to bring the level up to the
upper mark after the packed shortening has melted. Cooking oil/shortening capacity of RE17/22
series fryer is 50 lbs. (25 liters) at 70°F (21°C).
DANGER
Never set a complete block of solid shortening on top of the heating elements.
When using solid shortening, always pre-melt the shortening before adding it to the
frypot. If the shortening is not pre-melted, it must be packed down into the bottom of
the frypot and between the elements, and the fryer must be started in the melt-cycle
mode.
Never cancel the melt-cycle mode when using solid shortening. Doing so will result
in damage to the elements and increase the potential for a flash fire.
2. Replace the basket support rack on top of the heating elements.
3. If the fryer is not hard-wired into the power supply, ensure that the power cord is plugged into
the appropriate receptacle. Verify that the face of the plug is flush with the outlet plate, with no
portion of the prongs visible.